music

When the compelling ballads of South Amboy’s Jackie June first swept across my desk (or, for the sake of modernity, laptop) my first impression was that of self-empowerment and overcoming

In fear of sounding older than I am, nothing beats the sound of vinyl fuzz. Or the artistry on an album cover, reading through its liner notes, or the surprise

I don’t know what’s in the New Jersey water, but it’s producing some marvelous musicians, many of which are on the cusp of stardom. While 2020 has been a strange,

In some alternate universe, Sofia Khorosh, aka Sof, is already a superstar. In this universe, I’m still wondering what’s taking so long. If you’re not listening to this New Jersey

For many runners, including myself, a music playlist is a vital component to the workout experience. Specific songs or beats can increase pace, help time pass by and even bring

If you’re wondering how Snoop Dogg went from a hard-hitting, hip-hop legend to a famed celebrity foodie—don’t worry, I’m right there with you. He’s got his own cookbook, a VH1

With summer around the corner, finding new music to add to that pool-day playlist has become a necessity. Discovering new artists that fit your taste can sometimes be hard, especially

Summertime is just around the corner, as the 24th Hoboken Arts & Music Festival is set for this weekend, June 11th from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., on what the

Upcoming Summer Music Events in New Jersey Summertime is slowly emerging from winter’s cold grasp in Hoboken with the announcement of summer concerts in northern New Jersey. As often is

Photos by Stephen Olker This spring, Ben LoPiccolo—owner of Ben LoPiccolo Development Group (BLDG)—and his team oversaw the reopening of White Eagle Hall (WEH) on Newark Ave in Jersey City,